REDCAR: Horse-racing fan Karen Thacker narrowly missed out in the race to find Britain’s first female racing commentator. Mum-of-one Karen, took part in The Filly Factor semi-finals at Doncaster Racecourse on Sunday, but was beaten by Hayley Moore - champion jockey Ryan Moore’s sister - and Rachel Casey, who can be heard presenting on Ladbrokes Live Radio. They will now be in the final at Ascot on July 24, although Karen, 38, can be found blogging her racing thoughts as a “Voice of the Races” at lovertheraces.com